Graphics guidelines are concerned with the visual presentation of your site.
In (some) order of importance:
| Avoid long download times | Rule
of thumb: keep your images between 30KB-50 KB
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| Avoid using the browser to resize images | Image
size is not reduced if you use the browser for resizing images
Image editors may do a better job resizing your image as well
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| Provide "alt" text for images | It's
a nice backup in case something happens to your image
Also some browsers support surfing without pictures
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| Label photos | If
the meaning of a photo is unclear, then label it... especially if it a
hyperlink
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| Avoid too much animation | You
don't want your page to be too busy
Depending on your site, the user may not want or expect any animation at all
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| Avoid animating logos | Or
you name... present your most essential information clearly and simply
Helps when printing also
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| Avoid exotic font choices | Some
users will not have exotic fonts or sizes
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| Make your page fit | The
standard or average computer display is currently 800x600 pixels
Your page greatly should not exceed this, especially the width
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| Readable text | Text
should be readable in front of images or backgrounds
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